Average White Band

Anthology Average White Band Collector's edition

The legendary Average White Band tore up the rule book and conquered the US, UK & International charts with a series of soul and disco hits between 1974 and 1980.

However, AWB's rich and deep catalogue has also been a source of inspiration and influence for many R&B acts and they are one of the most sampled bands in history, remaining relevant today, continuing to reach new generations of younger audiences. Snoop Dogg, Fatboy Slim, Ice Cube, Puff Daddy, TLC, Rick Ross and will.i.am amongst countless others, have all borrowed sections of their grooves.

'Anthology', a 73 track/5CD set, is more than a collection of AWB's recordings. It explores their journey that started in the early --'70s forging a legacy that transcended the decades and provided a source of inspiration for today's groove merchants and EDM DJs.

'Anthology' is prefaced with an historical introspection by Alan Gorrie and Hamish Stuart